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Informationen zum Autor Simon Lee is professor of law at Aston University in Birmingham, England, and emeritus professor of jurisprudence at Queen's University Belfast. He is the author of five books, including Law and Morals.Ian S. Markham is the dean and president of Virginia Theological Seminary and professor of theology and ethics. Klappentext A study of Jacques-Louis David, chronicler of the French Revolution. 'This up-to-date overview of David is a seamless fusion of art and history. Filled with unfamiliar facts, observations, and corollary images, it rejuvenates the father of modern French painting within the drama of Revolution, Empire and Restoration.' (Robert Rosenblum, Department of Fine Arts, New York University) 'Art & Ideas has broken new ground in making accessible authoritative views on periods, movements and concepts in art. As a series it represents a real advance in publishing.' (Sir Nicholas Serota, Director, Tate London) 'The format is wonderful and offers what had long been missing in academic studies: usable manuals for specific themes or periods...I am definitely not alone in welcoming Art & Ideas as a precious set of teaching tools.'(Joachim Pissarro, Yale University) Zusammenfassung A participant in and chronicler of the French Revolution, Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) also witnessed the rise of Napoleon, painting a series of works glorifying his reign. Simon Lee's book is the first to deal with all aspects of David's career and character and to trace his changing relationships with patrons. This is a fresh analysis with an abundance of new insight.
